Professional AssociationsNational, state, regional, and local professional organizations
for psychologists, psychiatrists and students.

Last Updated April 7, 2002

There are many professional organizations for psychologists and psychology
students. Many of these sites have information that might be valuable
to you, whether you are (or become) a member or not.

National Professional Associations

American
Psychoanalytic AssociationThe professional organization of psychoanalysts — mental health providers
(usually M.D.s) who use the theories and therapy methods originally developed
by Sigmund Freud.

American
Psychiatric AssociationThe professional organization of M.D.s who specialize in the diagnosis
and treatment of mental disorders. This is the APA that publishes
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Discussion GroupsA number of discussion groups, both for psychology faculty
and for students
have been established. Each is devoted to different interests, so
check the descriptions. Addresses
of Note contains information about hundreds of discussion groups that
deal with topics of interest to psychologists and psychology students.
Though out-of-date, most of the information appears to be accurate.